Driver Killed After Crashing Into Rear of Truck
Skillman Avenue & Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, Queens
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An update from the NYPD states that a blue Mercedes-Benz caught fire after crashing into the rear of a truck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was extinguished by units on scene.
FDNY personnel and police have given conflicting reports on whether or not the occupant was able to escape the vehicle. The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Skillman Avenue & Queens Blvd.
A unit on scene advises that someone is trapped in the vehicle.
Specialized units are en route.
A Citizen user shows dark smoke in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person trapped in a truck on fire.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Thomson Ave.
An update from the NYPD states that a blue Mercedes-Benz caught fire after crashing into the rear of a truck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was extinguished by units on scene.
FDNY personnel and police have given conflicting reports on whether or not the occupant was able to escape the vehicle. The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Skillman Avenue & Queens Blvd.
A unit on scene advises that someone is trapped in the vehicle.
Specialized units are en route.
A Citizen user shows dark smoke in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person trapped in a truck on fire.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Thomson Ave.
An update from the NYPD states that a blue Mercedes-Benz caught fire after crashing into the rear of a truck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was extinguished by units on scene.
FDNY personnel and police have given conflicting reports on whether or not the occupant was able to escape the vehicle. The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Skillman Avenue & Queens Blvd.
A unit on scene advises that someone is trapped in the vehicle.
Specialized units are en route.
A Citizen user shows dark smoke in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person trapped in a truck on fire.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Thomson Ave.
An update from the NYPD states that a blue Mercedes-Benz caught fire after crashing into the rear of a truck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was extinguished by units on scene.
FDNY personnel and police have given conflicting reports on whether or not the occupant was able to escape the vehicle. The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Skillman Avenue & Queens Blvd.
A unit on scene advises that someone is trapped in the vehicle.
Specialized units are en route.
A Citizen user shows dark smoke in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person trapped in a truck on fire.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Thomson Ave.
An update from the NYPD states that a blue Mercedes-Benz caught fire after crashing into the rear of a truck. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was extinguished by units on scene.
FDNY personnel and police have given conflicting reports on whether or not the occupant was able to escape the vehicle. The extent of the victim's injuries is unclear at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Skillman Avenue & Queens Blvd.
A unit on scene advises that someone is trapped in the vehicle.
Specialized units are en route.
A Citizen user shows dark smoke in the area.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person trapped in a truck on fire.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Thomson Ave.
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I saw this pic in the news- aren’t those type of flatbed trucks supposed to have a safety bar on the rear to prevent cars from going under this way and killing people?
God bless em
Ei
I don’t trust those automatic brake sensors
I saw this pic in the news- aren’t those type of flatbed trucks supposed to have a safety bar on the rear to prevent cars from going under this way and killing people?
God bless em
Ei
I don’t trust those automatic brake sensors
I saw this pic in the news- aren’t those type of flatbed trucks supposed to have a safety bar on the rear to prevent cars from going under this way and killing people?
God bless em
Ei
I don’t trust those automatic brake sensors
I saw this pic in the news- aren’t those type of flatbed trucks supposed to have a safety bar on the rear to prevent cars from going under this way and killing people?
God bless em
Ei
I don’t trust those automatic brake sensors
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I saw this pic in the news- aren’t those type of flatbed trucks supposed to have a safety bar on the rear to prevent cars from going under this way and killing people?
God bless em
Ei
I don’t trust those automatic brake sensors